WASHINGTON – Despite saying they have already taken and applied some recommendations the Federal Transportation Administration issued in a report to improve safety earlier this summer, the FTA officials say Metro has a long way to go before actions are approved.

ANNAPOLIS – In order to avoid legal action, Noridian Healthcare Solutions has agreed to a $45 million statement with Maryland after the state’s Health Exchange program’s website experienced technical difficulties.

SEABROOK – While Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has committed to providing an additional $40 million to the Maryland Department of Transportation for the Purple Line project, Prince George’s County officials say they still do not know how much they will be able to commit to the cause.

UPPER MARLBORO – The Prince George’s County Police Department become a casualty of budget cuts made to the 2016 fiscal year budget after County Executive Rushern Baker III decided to delay the opening of the new District 7 station until next year.

CLINTON – While Montgomery County continues to squabble over the removal of a statue honoring those who died serving the Confederate army in the Civil War, Prince George’s County officials and residents have decided they want symbols of history—such as the Surratt House here—to remain intact.

UPPER MARLBORO – After months of intense budget discussion, the County Council and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Finance and Budget Tom Himler sat down to discuss the county’s financial future and how to eliminate structural deficit.

LANDOVER – In a move to further ensure the safety of its customers, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has agreed to establish a new full-time fire liaison position with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government Fire Chief’s Committee.

LARGO – More than 60 Prince George’s County-run businesses joined the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and County Executive Rushern Baker III to discuss sponsorships an upcoming trip to China to promote trade expansion.

UPPER MARLBORO – Just as their counterparts in Montgomery County did earlier this year, the Prince George’s County Council is now considering legislation that would prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes in certain areas, as well as the sale of the product to minors.